Living in survival
Trauma shaped how I saw myself and the world. Getting through each day could leave little room to imagine what came next.
HONEST STORIES. ROOM TO BEGIN AGAIN.
Your past is part of your story.
It isn’t your whole future.
I’m Angel. An author, mother, wife, survivor, and advocate. I share the difficult chapters of my life so that someone walking through their own can feel a little less alone.
From survival to accountability. From pain to purpose.
Coming home to myself.And making room for what comes next.
TRAUMA & HEALING · MOTHERHOOD · ACCOUNTABILITY · BREAKING CYCLES · FINDING YOUR VOICE
MY JOURNEY
There is a person
behind every chapter.
I thought I was fighting to come home to a place. I was fighting to come home to myself.
My life has taken me through childhood trauma, a catastrophic car accident, permanent injuries, chronic pain, incarceration, separation from my children, and grief. There were seasons when survival took everything I had.
Rebuilding has meant facing both what happened to me and the choices I made. It has meant taking responsibility, learning to forgive myself, and choosing the patterns I want to change for my family.
Today, I’m an author, wife, mother, and advocate in British Columbia. My story is still unfolding. Through my books and conversations, I hope to create room for honesty, understanding, and the possibility of a different future.
When life changed
Injury, chronic pain, incarceration, and family separation changed the life I knew. I had to look honestly at my pain, my choices, and their consequences.
Choosing how to rebuild
Accountability, faith, boundaries, writing, and small daily choices became part of finding my voice and breaking cycles.
THE BOOKS
Putting the unspoken
into words.
Stories drawn from lived experience, written with honesty about pain, responsibility, and beginning again.
MEMOIR
Fighting to Come Home
The journey back to myself.
A deeply personal memoir about trauma, survival, motherhood, incarceration, accountability, and healing. This is the story of fighting for family and a future, while learning who I am beyond the hardest chapters of my life.
For anyone who has felt defined by what happened to them—or by the choices they wish they could change.
LIVED EXPERIENCE · PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION
The Litigation Landmine
An honest, sometimes darkly humorous look at navigating a personal injury claim while living with serious injuries and an imperfect past. A voice for the person behind the paperwork.
LISTEN IN
Real conversations.
The whole human story.
Join me in conversations about survival, self-worth, motherhood, and what rebuilding looks like in everyday life.
FEATURED CONVERSATION · POSITIVE TALK RADIO
Finding your way back to yourself
Hear my conversation on trauma, incarceration, and rebuilding life.
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Trauma, Incarceration, and Rebuilding Her Life
An honest conversation about facing the past, finding purpose, and what coming home really means.
September 17, 2026 Listen
Overcomers Approach
From Incarceration to Purpose
Motherhood, faith, boundaries, and the everyday choices that help us break painful cycles.
September 22, 2026 Listen
The Thought Atlas Podcast
Learning to Live With What Couldn’t Be Fixed
The difference between surviving and becoming, and building a meaningful life alongside lasting pain.
September 25, 2026 Listen
The James Ibezim Podcast
How Do You Rebuild Self-Worth After Trauma?
Finding identity again through self-worth, honest communication, motherhood, and healing.
September 30, 2026 Listen
KIND WORDS FROM PODCAST HOSTS
What people are saying.
Angel was incredibly open and honest about her journey. I really appreciated her willingness to share both the difficult and meaningful parts of her story, and it was a pleasure having her on the show.
Angel was delightful to host on my podcast. She really inspired me, and I believe she will inspire my listeners as well!
I really loved my conversation with Angel as she opened up about different parts of her life and experiences. She has a thoughtful way of guiding the conversation so you can really picture where she has been, feel the depth of what she has gone through, and understand the journey she is still walking today.
A visionary and intellectually rich conversation that explores ideas beyond the page challenging assumptions, sparking curiosity, and leaving a lasting impression through clarity, depth, and literary relevance.
It was an amazing and inspiring story thanks Angel 😇
I had an awesome conversation with Angel.
SPEAKING & CONNECTION
Coming home
to yourself.
I’m joining the Finding Safety After Trauma Summit hosted by Karen Robinson of Heal Thrive Dream on October 22–23, 2026.
My message centres on reclaiming your voice, taking responsibility without losing your humanity, and creating a future beyond trauma.
Ask about my speakingLET’S CONNECT
You don’t need
the perfect words.
If my story connects with yours, you’re welcome to reach out.
Share what you feel comfortable sharing, ask about my books, or get in touch about a podcast or speaking invitation. I offer understanding and encouragement from lived experience.
Angelwillerd9@gmail.comThis is a personal connection, not a counselling or crisis service. Please share only what you’re comfortable sending by email.